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Head to @ManCathedral tomorrow (31 July, 14.30–) for my free public lecture exploring #Tudor #forgeries by #Victorian Uppermill architect & antiquary George Shaw. We'll examine his fake #HericusVIIRex bed copied from the 1485 #Royal original, & other work, inc. the lectern.

@joycefletcher18 @SAWSA_ @BusinessOArchUK @RIBAEducation Hi Joyce, is he a prospective MArch student with us? For advice on finding a placement, he could contact the School.

@SAWSA_ @BusinessOArchUK @WSofArchi @RIBAEducation Trying to assist my son (3rd yr at Nottingham Trent University finding a placement . Preferably in Birmingham . I know this is random but any assistance gladly received.

After Christmas - new Resource Wednesday! Lots of archi students dream about having their own practice, but do You actually know what it takes to run one? Check out The Business of Architecture - a podcast presenting tips and behind the scenes of running a successful business.

Allwn ni ddim credu ein bod eisoes hanner ffordd drwy #GraddCdydd! Llongyfarchiadau i raddedigion @WSofArchi, @ChemistryCU, @cardiffPHYSX, @CompScienceCU, @MathsCU, @EngineeringCU a @CU_Earth.

We can't believe that we're halfway through #CardiffGrad already! Llongyfarchiadau to the graduates of @WSofArchi, @ChemistryCU, @cardiffPHYSX, @CompScienceCU, @MathsCU, @EngineeringCU and @CU_Earth.

One of #GeorgeShaw's most impressive pieces of #architecture. Not only designing and building this #GothicRevival pile in 1861, he also furnished its interior, including with suitable #Royal #heraldry—mantled hourglass #escutcheon making it #Tudor—#HyVII.

Darllenwch am gyflawniad Sophie yma ➡️ cardiff.ac.uk/cy/news/view/2…

🏆Llongyfarchiadau i Sophie Page, myfyrwraig BSc, enillydd rhanbarthol Gwobrau Myfyrwyr De Cymru @wipuk eleni! Cafodd Sophie ei chydnabod am ei hangerdd a’i hetheg gwaith anhygoel. Rydym mor falch o'i chyflawniad anhygoel. Pob lwc Sophie yn y gwobrau cenedlaethol ym mis Medi!

@WiPUK Read about Sophie's achievement here ➡️ cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2828…

🏆Llongyfarchiadau to BSc student Sophie Page, regional winner at this year’s @wipuk South Wales Student Awards! Sophie was recognised for her passion and incredible work ethic. We're so proud of her incredible achievement. Good luck Sophie at the national awards in September!

liveable Urbanism (@WSofArchi @cardiffuni) Studio’s exhibtion in @calicut showcased our two years of research on Calicut And how its urban form Affects quality of Life in #calicut instagram.com/reel/C81hAGHyf…

Looking forward to our special session on "Co-Designing Publics" at #aesop2024 in Paris on Tues. July 9 at 18:30 in room B.108 at 1 Place Saint Thomas d'Aquin. We'll be discussing our work in the international research network across 6 cities around the world. Please join us!

Want to learn more about George Shaw’s remarkable 1840s fake Tudor furniture, then head to #ManchesterCathedral to see the exhibition #aroyaltudorbedandanorthernrogue now to see more!

📷@hevercastle’s #BoleynRoom opens today & one of #GeorgeShaw’s pieces of #fake #Tudor #furniture (hall cupboard made for the Derby family of Knowsley) is featured. What would this Northern Rogue architect-antiquary think of his 1849 fake infiltrating this historical experience?

On 25 June, #EU_BUILDUP hosted the #webinar "Smart #energy transition: from ideal to reality", organised by the SmartUP project (@EUCHANSE). The event served to understand what #SmartReadinessIndicators are and how we can upscale their implementation✅ 👉build-up.ec.europa.eu/en/resources-a…

Honored and delighted to be one of the 100 urbanists from around the world invited to share insights and experiences, thereby offering a critical yet hopeful perspective on contemporary urbanism and the future of cities. The full book is available here: bit.ly/4cBkmIB

Yesterday, the independent Professional Practical Experience Commission was in Cardiff, speaking to @The_RSAW , Welsh schools of architecture and Welsh practices to understand their views on the challenges and opportunities within delivering professional practical experience.

🔴🖥In 24H, the #webinar "Smart #energy transition: from ideal to reality" organised by the SmartUP project (@EUCHANSE) will take place. Register and learn about what Smart Readiness Indicators (#SRIs) are and how we can upscale their implementation✅ 👉 build-up.ec.europa.eu/en/news-and-ev…

@CUPrintServices @cardiffuni Diolch/thank you, Print!

To all our friends attending the @WSofArchi show this evening this is your moment, enjoy it! It's been a pleasure to support you through it.🥂 #WSAshow2024 #futurearchitects @cardiffuni

One of the central characters in the #Tudor bed's #Victorian history is #GeorgeShaw of #Uppermill; an architect, antiquary, and collector of carved oak. Parts detached from the bed remain at his house, today @OldhamCouncil's Saddleworth Library, and also @chethamslibrary.